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Elon Musk could become the world's 1st trillionaire. Here's the effect it could have

By Leila Fadel
Published September 15, 2025 at 5:28 AM EDT

Elon Musk could become the world's first trillionaire if Tesla's new compensation package gets approved. Brookings Institution Senior Fellow Darrell West talks about the implications of the offer.

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Leila Fadel
Leila Fadel is a national correspondent for NPR based in Los Angeles, covering issues of culture, diversity, and race.
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